Jeannie Gardner

About Jeannie Gardner

With over 20+ years of experience in business operations leadership, I specialize in spearheading digital transformation, optimizing processes, and enhancing operational efficiency to drive business success and increase organizational value. My expertise lies in utilizing change management strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and achieve optimal outcomes.Throughout my career, I have led large-scale business transformation initiatives, focusing on executing risk mitigation strategies and driving success through business improvements, effective partnership management, and relationship development. My proficiency in process automation, global team leadership, and strategic business planning has consistently resulted in revenue growth and enhanced value for organizations.In addition to my business acumen, I have served on corporate boards, contributing valuable insights and strategic guidance to support business growth, scaling and operational excellence. These board experiences have sharpened my skills in governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making, enabling me to bring a unique perspective that fosters positive change within organizations.Drawing on my history of driving significant business transformation, I excel in developing and implementing strategies that boost operational efficiency and economic sustainability. I have successfully led the transition to automated processes, generating substantial value and showcasing my commitment to innovation and excellence. My leadership style emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and digital empowerment, driving lasting positive changes in organizations.As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly for women in energy and STEM industries, I am passionate about fostering an inclusive environment and empowering the next generation of leaders. I welcome connections with professionals who share similar values and objectives, and I am excited about exploring opportunities to drive positive change and create long-term value for organizations.

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Eden Grow Systems

   Dec 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Eden Grow Systems is a technology company specializing in innovative and sustainable production of food. The company\'s platform is designed to cultivate food and minimize environmental impact by utilizing closed ecological modular farming systems. The company offers a control systems that uses the latest disruptive technologies to automate the entire growing process.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Executive Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  BS Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Sourcing
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Sap
• Engineering
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Petroleum
• Business Process
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Process Optimization
• Forecasting
• Cost Control
• Business Process Improvement
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Logistics
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• Energy
• Procurement
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Client Relations Skills
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Demand Planning
• Needs Analysis
• Benchmarking
• Business Development
• Inventory Management
• Coaching